Elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have
Stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a
Hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat,
Knowing it would be over an hour before someone
Would to able to see him. I saw him looking at
His
Watch and decided, since I was not busy with another
Patient, I would evaluate his wound.
On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of
The doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his
Sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he
Had another doctor's appointment this morning, as
He
Was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that
He needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast
With his wife.
I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had
Been there for a while and that she was a victim of
Alzheimer's Disease. As we talked, I asked if she
Would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that
She no longer knew who he was, that she had not
Recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, "And you still go
Every morning, even though she doesn't know who you
Are?"
He smiled as he patted my hand and said, "She
Doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose
Bumps on my arm, and thought, "That is the kind of
Love I want in my life."
True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True
Love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will
Be, and will not be.
With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails,
Sometimes there is one that comes along that has an
Important message. I had to share it with you all.
Oh, by the way, peace is seeing a sunset and knowing
Who to thank.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best
Of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
I hope you share this with someone you care about.
I JUST DID.

{{{{{{{{{{KATER}}}}}}}}}}


So true that we all need to look for that kind of love!

May we all be lucky enough to find it!

How very sad kater. I always hoped that a certain person had that sort of love for me, however, it was not to be, and now I'm looking for the person that I can afford the same affection for and vice versa. Maybe it will still happen for me and many others here,

Wow Katers Very Touching Indeed Thanks for sharing

Now Tom, why won't it happen for you? You've got the looks, personality, smarts, charm...you've got it hun

"Each of us gets whatever we aim for, the condition is simple, sharing

aww very sweet kater, thanks.

{{{{{Kate}}}}}

Thanks hon...for sharing it with us

(((((( Kater ))))))))
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I hope everyone finds their love like in the story. I can't have it, but that dosn't mean other's can't either.

(((Kater))))) that was so sweet...I too hope to find that special kind of love and wish the same for everyone here looking for the very same thing. TY hun for sharing....brought a tear to my eye

You don't know how it feels, till you been there.
Everyday you know what you lost.

I see it everyday .sad and touching.

maybe there,s yet hope

Damnit.........it will happen for you. You are so young and I do notice how much you put yourself down. STOP IT! You may not believe it but you are handsome and have a terrific sense of humor mixed with a great big heart. Stop being so hard on yourself

Katers, thanks for the share! Gave me goose pimples. Something I really needed to hear today for sure.

Taters....you just described my Dad who goes to the nursing home 3 times a day, everyday to help take care of my Mom. She will be 67 this year....and she has had alzheimers for the last 13 years.